Discernment Quiz

Welcome to your Online Discernment Quiz.

After spending time in prayer and reflection, asking the Lord what His will is for you, it can sometimes be helpful to “gauge” where you are in regards to your readiness for the seminary. While this is certainly not an exhaustive list, nor meant to be the final word on the matter, perhaps these questions might help you in that “gauging” process.

Each answer is tallied on a scale from 0-5. The highest possible score is 100, so the closer you are to that number, the more prepared you may be for the seminary. Be completely honest with your answers. If you would like to follow up this discernment exercise by having a discussion with the Vocation Director, please leave a note in the comment section at the end of the quiz. The Vocation Director will receive your point total, comments, and contact information, and will respond as soon as possible. You may also contact him immediately here.

If you are uncomfortable answering these questions online, you can alternatively download a print version below.Printable Discernment Quiz

I love Jesus Christ and I have a thirst to bring Jesus and His teaching to the world.

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Very little

Somewhat

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Often

Greatly / Always

I am endeavoring to be a believing, practicing Catholic.

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Very little

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I am trying to live a life of prayer and I desire a life of prayer.

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Very little

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I am trying to serve others and I desire a life of service to others.

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Very little

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I feel a desire to be a priest, though it is sometimes stronger than at other times.

Not at all

Very little

Somewhat

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Greatly / Always

Others tell me that I should be a priest or that I would make a good priest.

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Very little

Somewhat

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Greatly / Always

Prayerful reading of Sacred Scripture leads me to believe I might be called to be a priest.

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Very little

Somewhat

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Often

Greatly / Always

I am endeavoring to live virtuously.

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Very little

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I like to be around people and I have sufficient social skills to engage others.

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Very little

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I have enough intelligence to complete graduate-level coursework and function as a priest.

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Very little

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I think I have the physical, emotional, and psychological stability to become a priest.

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Very little

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I am joyful and I have a good sense of humor.

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I think that I have a “priest’s heart,” a heart with generosity, kindness, and compassion for others.

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Very little

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I believe that I have the self-mastery to be a man of prayer and leadership.

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Very little

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Generally speaking, I have demonstrated stability in my life.

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Very little

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People who know me would say I am a Christian gentleman.

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Very little

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I have had events happen in my life that seem to be signs pointing towards the priesthood.

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Very little

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Greatly / Always

I am usually able to accept both success and failure without losing hope.

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Very little

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I believe that I have a healthy psycho-sexual development and orientation.